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micah_98

Hey!

I was wondering who has the beter start off position black or white? Why?

BTW I play black... =)

 

Thanks,

ZacharyBruno

Technically speaking, white has the advantage because it starts first. However, since black can anticipate whites future moves in the opening, it can quickly gain an equal standing.

Shakaali

See the stats from large number of Master games at http://www.chess.com/explorer/ - after the common first moves white definitely wins more often than black. The advantage of the first move is very real in the hands of an experienced player.

azziralc

White has the advantage on first move.

azziralc

And because it's easy to attack than to defend, I prefer White to have already a little advantage.

micah_98

Thanks... =)

Mr_Spocky

its weird how its not evened out chess

micah_98

True... but that the name of the game